The Balenciaga AI Videos trend emerged as a viral sensation in early 2023, sparked by YouTuber demonflyingfox’s reimagining of the Harry Potter cast as high-fashion models. Utilizing AI tools like Midjourney for hyper-stylized visuals and ElevenLabs for synthesized voices, the meme features beloved characters with hollowed cheekbones and intense stares, often set to hypnotic deep house music. These videos typically parody luxury brand commercials by having characters deliver nonsensical, philosophical lines about fashion in a cold, monotone voice. The trend quickly expanded beyond Harry Potter to include Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Breaking Bad, cementing its place as a hallmark of AI-driven internet humor.